Neil Warnock makes £5m move for Christopher Samba

Neil Warnock is eager to bring in a centre-half during the transfer window and has made a move for the powerful 27-year-old, who has also attracted interest from Tottenham.

Warnock is looking to sign two or three players before QPR play their next Premier League game, a trip to Newcastle in nine days' time. Another arrival could be Andrew Johnson with Rangers having also made a bid for the Fulham striker.

Warnock is anxious to strengthen his squad following QPR's drop in form, which has seen them fall to 17th in the League.

Tomorrow, Rangers turn their attention to the FA Cup with a trip to League One MK Dons. Warnock was criticised for fielding a weakened team for the 2-0 loss against League One Rochdale in the Carling Cup and admitted he was happy to be eliminated because he felt fans do not care about the competition.

Although the manager wanted to play a fullstrength team tomorrow, it is understood that three or four players may have to pull out due to minor injuries.